As the summer months begin, Mickey-Jo is sharing his top 10 recommendations for the best musicals you can see in London this summer! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subs...
Jun 24, 2023•24 min
At the weekend Mickey-Jo was invited to attend a gala performance of MRS DOUBTIFRE, the latest musical to open in the West End. The show is playing at London's Shaftesbury Theatre and stars Gabriel Vick in the role made famous by Robin Williams.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show's controversy, score and crowd-pleasing potential... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwind...
Jun 22, 2023•35 min
This week, a new UK Tour of the musical ANNIE is visiting the New Victoria Theatre in Woking and Mickey-Jo was thrilled to be invited to review!The show stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the villainous Miss Hannigan and features such popular songs as 'Tomorrow', 'It's a Hard Knock Life', 'NYC', and 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile'.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this latest tour... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre ...
Jun 21, 2023•17 min
One of the best reviewed recent openings in London is the musical adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY, which has returned for a summer run at the Old Vic Theatre where it originally premiered.The show, which features a book by Danny Rubin and a score by Tim Minchin stars Andy Karl as Phil Connors, a weatherman stuck reliving the same day over and over again.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this acclaimed show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on ...
Jun 16, 2023•20 min
Last week Mickey-Jo got to see his most anticipated show of the year - a big revival of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical ASSASSINS at Chichester Festival Theatre.The show features stars including Danny Mac, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Liam Tamne, Luke Brady, Lizzy Connolly, Samuel Thomas, Nick Holder, Sam Oladeinde, Amy Booth Steel, Harry Hepple and more!Check out the review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show - whether or not the material is strong and how this production fared... • About...
Jun 15, 2023•26 min
After a short lived Broadway run and a razzie award winning recording, the polarising DIANA: the musical has unexpectedly announced its UK premiere.The show will be performed in concert at the Eventim Apollo in December 2023 starring Maiya Quansah-Breed, Kerry Ellis and Denise Welch.Check out today's brand new episode for some background and Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this internet-breaking announcement!• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Micke...
Jun 15, 2023•17 min
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to see a gala night performance of WE WILL ROCK YOU at the Coliseum Theatre in London!The show, which is written by Ben Elton, uses the music of Queen and currently stars Ian McIntosh, Elena Skye, Brenda Edwards, Lee Mead and more.Check out the new video review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the material, this production and whether any of that matters... FlexiSpot Summer Sale Up to 32% OFF1st June - 30th JuneFlexiSpot Sale Link - https://bit.ly/3OTSUNMFlexiS...
Jun 08, 2023•28 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to attend the opening night of the new revival of ASPECTS OF LOVE at the Lyric Theatre in the West End.The show, which features a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Don Black, currently stars Michael Ball, Laura Pitt-Pulford, Jamie Bogyo, and Danielle de Niese.Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this polarising new production... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo ...
May 31, 2023•26 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new stage adaptation of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at the West End's newest theatre, @sohoplace.The show is a play featuring live music performed by Eddi Reader and stars Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this world premiere production... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ...
May 27, 2023•19 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new London revival of the musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.The show was written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and stars Gabrielle Brooks as Ti Moune.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this new production... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre...
May 25, 2023•20 min
While Mickey-Jo was on Broadway he saw the revival of FUNNY GIRL starring Lea Michele.Check out the new review for all of his thoughts... Predict the TONY Awards winners to win a $1000 TodayTix Theatre Token:https://www.show-score.com/mickeyjo • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre...
May 23, 2023•20 min
Find out what Mcikey-Jo thought of this bold new off-West End revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at Southwark Playhouse... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for o...
May 18, 2023•22 min
One of the highlights of this theatrical year was the Almeida's acclaimed production if A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE which won the Olivier Award for Best Revival of a Play and went on to transfer to the Phoenix Theatre in the West End.The play starred Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan and was directed by Rebecca Frecknall.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this lauded production... use code MICKEYJO35 for £35 off a BYMT summer camp:https://britishyouthmusictheatre.org/take...
May 17, 2023•20 min
While Mickey-Jo was on Broadway, he absolutely had to go see the new revival of SWEENEY TODD at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York.This new production, directed by Thomas Kail, stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford as well as Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo and Ruthie Ann Miles.Check out the new review for his thoughts on this revival, its creative strengths and why he doesn't think it's quite perfect...•03:19 - what is this production like?07:44 - which creative choices were the strongest?1...
May 13, 2023•30 min
Just over a week after it received no nominations for this year's TONY Awards, the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical BAD CINDERELLA has announced it will close on 4th June.Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this closing announcement, the reasons behind it and what this means for Andrew Lloyd Webber's 43 year Broadway streak... Predict the TONY Awards winners to win a $1000 TodayTix Theatre Token:https://www.show-score.com/mickeyjo • About Mickey-Jo: As o...
May 11, 2023•23 min
Last week Mickey-Jo attended a press preview performance of OPERATION MINCEMEAT at the Fortune Theatre, a show he's been watching closely since long before it arrived in London's West End.The musical theatricalises the same World War II era story as the recent film of the same name but with a decidedly more comic twist.Check out the new review to find out why audiences and critics alike have been loving this show so much for years... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre cri...
May 09, 2023•20 min
The beloved A.A Milne book and Disney film character Winnie the Pooh has finally made it to the stage.A new musical featuring Winnie and his friends uses puppetry to bring the Hundred Acre Wood residents to life and is currently playing at London's Riverside Studios ahead of a UK Tour.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this family show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindli...
May 04, 2023•17 min
Last week, the new musical NEW YORK NEW YORK became one of the last shows to open on Broadway in the 2022-23 season ahead of tomorrow's Tony Awards nominations.The show, which is directed and choreographed, features musical from John Kander and collaborators including Lin Manuel Miranda and stars Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele.Check out Mickey-Jo's review roundup to find out what New York's critics thought of the show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a socia...
May 01, 2023•29 min
During my trip to New York last month, Mickey-Jo made sure to catch the Off-Broadway revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Westside Theatre.Currently starring Matt Doyle, Maude Apatow, Drew Gehling and more - this production takes the show back to its intimate origins.Check out the new review video to find out why Mickey-Jo thinks this is the perfect setting for the show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new...
Apr 27, 2023•21 min
Last weekend Mickey-Jo was invited to see AIN'T TOO PROUD: the life and times of The Temptations which has recently opened at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End, London.The show follows the rise of the popular Motown group and is scored by their impressive back catalogue.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts about the show - is it the best jukebox musical in town, and which other show does it remind him of? • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism o...
Apr 25, 2023•21 min
While I was in New York in March Mickey-Jo was invited to review KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the new musical currently playing at the Booth Theatre on Broadway.The show, which is written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori, stars Tony Award winner Victoria Clark as Kimberly, with Justin Cooley, Alli Mauzey, Steven Boyer, Bonnie Milligan, Olivia Elease Hardy, Fernell Hogan, Michael Iskander and Nina White.As we approach the 2023 Tony Award nominations, check out Mickey-Jo's full review of this show a...
Apr 24, 2023•25 min
While Mickey-Jo was seeing shows on Broadway last month, one of his favourite discoveries was SHUCKED, a plucky new musical about... corn.This show is attaining tremendous word of mouth from delighted audiences and contains one of this season's most showstopping moments.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show and an answer to the question: What the shuck is it actually about?! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey...
Apr 18, 2023•19 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to the national press night of the SPONGEBOB musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome. The show is currently on tour across the UK ahead of a limited London season Summer 2023 at the Southbank Centre.The musical, based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon stars Lewis Cornay as Spongebob Squarepants as well as Irfan Damani, Chrissie Bhima, Divina de Campo, Hannah Lowther and Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson who share the role of Squidward.Check out the new review for Mic...
Apr 17, 2023•28 min
When Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical BAD CINDERELLA opened on Broadway at the end of March 2023, the reviews were brutal.Join Mickey-Jo for a roundup of some of the first published reviews as we go through the quips, the side swipes and the suggestions made by New York's critics. • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the large...
Apr 13, 2023•34 min
Mickey-Jo has just got back from an epic 2 week visit to New York City and one of the shows he was most excited to see was HERCULES, the musical at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.This is the second time the classic Disney film has been produced on stage after an earlier run at the Delacorte Theater in New York.Check out the new review video for his explanation of why the show falls short of expectations... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platf...
Apr 06, 2023•23 min
Mickey-Jo has just got back from an epic 2 week visit to New York City and one of the first shows he saw on his trip was the revival of PARADE at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre.The show features a score by Jason Robert Brown, a book by Alfred Uhry and stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond.Check out the new review video for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show's artistic merits as well as whether it made him cry... Buy tickets for THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES:https://almeida.co.uk/whats-on/the-secret-life-of-...
Mar 31, 2023•18 min
Tonight, Andrew Lloyd Webber's BAD CINDERELLA officially opened at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway.Having been invited to review the show's final preview performance in New York, Mickey-Jo bringing you his comprehensive thoughts of the changes to the show and their impact. • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwid...
Mar 24, 2023•37 min
The original West End production of & JULIET will sadly close at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London on 25th March ahead of a UK Tour.Having seen the show 5 times, including on its West End opening night as well as at its out of town tryout, Mickey-Jo is finally reviewing it for his channel... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre i...
Mar 21, 2023•26 min
Last night saw the opening of a brand new, semi-immersive revival of GUYS AND DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre in London.This new staging of the classic musical comedy stars Celinde Schoenmaker, Andrew Richardson, Marisha Wallace and Daniel Mays.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this bold new production... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ...
Mar 15, 2023•27 min
This weekend Mickey-Jo took a trip to the London Palladium in the West End to see the Tony Award winning musical ONCE staged in concert.This concert version of the show reunited Heathers alumni Jamie Muscato and Carrie Hope Fletcher as Guy and Girl.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show and his verdict about whether or not it worked in concert... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium...
Mar 13, 2023•24 min
